Running with pain: When to run & when to rest
With running injuries being so common, most of you will sustain an injury at some point, leading you to question: should you RUN or REST?
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Luke Nelson
Aug 16, 20212 min read
What causes hamstring tendinopathy?
In this blog, we discuss the variety of things that can contribute to the formation of, & aggravation of hamstring tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
Aug 15, 20211 min read
Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!
For irritable tendons, isometric exercises can be useful to reduce pain. In this blog, we cover some of the exercises that can be used.
Luke Nelson
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn
Single leg sit to stand test: how many can you do? The sit to stand test is a good assessment for single-leg strength, especially the quads!
Luke Nelson
Jul 24, 20211 min read
4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?
There are multiple qualities of strength we look for in runners, the results of which help dictate management.
Luke Nelson
Jul 24, 20211 min read
Pain in the butt: what could it be?
Pain in the butt? 🍑 There are many things that can cause buttock pain, so getting an accurate diagnosis is important!
Luke Nelson
Jun 24, 20211 min read
2 tips for front of shin pain
Runners, struggling with pain in the front of your shin? Here are two tips to help!
Luke Nelson
Jun 7, 20211 min read
“Shin splints” what could it be?
Shin splints is the label often given for shin pain, but there are a number of things that can cause pain in the shin.
Luke Nelson
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Sometimes you need to stop running
So sometimes you may actually need to stop running. But when?
Luke Nelson
May 20, 20211 min read
4 tips for running with ITB pain
ITB pain need not stop you from running. Here are 4 quick tips to help keep you pounding the pavement: ✅Slightly increase your step width...
Luke Nelson
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Improving leg recovery during running gait
Adequate recovery of the swing leg is important as it allows for optimal foot strike placement.
Luke Nelson
Apr 13, 20212 min read
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?🤷♀️
A lot of people talk about HOW the foot lands on contact, but from the research we see it’s more important WHERE the foot lands.
Luke Nelson
Apr 11, 20211 min read
ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Iliotibial band pain (ITB), with some tips on how to manage
Luke Nelson
Mar 20, 20211 min read
Runner's knee: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Runners's knee & giving his top 4 tips to manage!
Luke Nelson
Mar 10, 20211 min read
Treating plantar fasciitis: Luke on the Australian Chiropractors Association Podcast
Luke again featured on the Australian Chiropractors Association podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
Luke Nelson
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Plantar heel pain: to stretch or strengthen?
Suffering from plantar heel pain? In this blog, we discuss stretching & strengthening & which option might be better suited to you!
Luke Nelson
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain, with some tips on how to manage it!
Luke Nelson
Jan 11, 20211 min read
The strong get stronger...
We've previously discussed how the long flexors of the leg (Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior, Peroneus...
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